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The Ketogenic
Cleanse and Anti-Aging Diet
Bruce Fife, ND
Picadilly Books
August, 2017/ ISBN 978-1936709137
Nonfiction / Self-Help / Cooking/Food
Reviewed
by Leslie Halpern
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Just
a few months after the American Heart Association released
a report advising against the use of coconut oil as a source
of fat in our diet, certified nutritionist, naturopathic physician,
and popular author Dr. Bruce Fife reaffirms his position stating
the opposite. In this book (as in many of his other 20+ books
including Dr. Fife’s Keto Cookery), he cite numerous
studies proving the miraculous health benefits of using coconut
oil as the main source of fat in our diet and embracing a
low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein eating plan.
His research (and studies conducted by others) indicates one
main source of aging and disease: sugar. Sugar and various
sugar substitutes affect glucose levels and create free radicals
– dangerous elements that lead to a multitude of health
problems. Dr. Fife explains how a diet rich in coconut oil
(and other healthy oils such as butter, palm oil, and olive
oil) combines with fresh vegetables, whole foods, and meat
to create a perfect state of ketosis in the body where fat
is used as a fuel source instead of glucose. He cites multiple
examples where a ketogenic diet has relieved (or completely
cured) cases of cancer, diabetes, macular degeneration, epilepsy,
and other prominent diseases.
Although the text includes frequent medical jargon that may
be challenging for some readers, the book also features occasional
black-and-white photographs and charts that break up the text
and simplify some ideas. For instance, instead of noting sugar
products and sugar alcohols within lengthy paragraphs, he
lists them separately so they can be noticed, copied, and
found again easily. The often-cited research is broken down
by chapter in an extensive reference section in the back of
the book. And appendix provides nutrient values of select
foods, and an index also makes it easy to find specific information
if readers are only interested in ketone therapy in conjunction
with certain subjects, such as low-calorie sweeteners, cholesterol,
or multiple sclerosis.
Divided into 13 chapters – from “A Miracle Diet”
to “Ketone Therapy” – this book makes a
strong case for ketosis using science, logic, and research
to prove its points. Whether it’s for weight loss, longevity,
or relief from disease, adopting the ketogenic cleanse and
anti-aging diet described in this book seems a safe and cost-effective
alternative to other available options.
Reviews
of other titles by this author
Dr.
Fife’s Keto Cookery
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